Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. v. Skov

JAMES ALGER FEE, District Judge.

This suit was commenced by the Metropolitan against the defendants under the provisions of the federal interpleader statute. According to the complaint, a life insurance policy became due upon the death of George W. Snyder, which occurred on the 12th day of March, 1941. Plaintiff deposited in court $1,490.35 an amount corresponding to the sum alleged to be due on the policy and asked for exoneration with attorney fees and costs.

The claims of the respective defendants to this money need not be recited. Suffice it to say, there is a serious dispute outlined. If…